Mid-Term Exam

HCAD650 Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration

I.       Instructions – Please read carefully

The mid-term examination must be submitted in a Microsoft word file (MS Word) via your assignments folder by 12 midnight EST.

The mid-term exam covers material from the beginning of the course through this week.

It is mandatory that you complete the written mid-term examination in order to successfully complete this course.

There are a total of eight (8) exam questions in Section II below. You MUST complete four (4). Do not respond to more than four (4). I will only read the first four (4) answered.

You MUST clearly identify each question by the question number. First repeat the question that you are responding to and then provide your answer.

Your answer to each question should be no more than 2-3 paragraphs. Please note: While some questions may seem like they have a quick and short answer, I would encourage you to develop your answer, ensure your answer is complete and that you have answered all parts of the question.

Your responses MUST be in your own words and you therefore do not need to cite to any resources in your answers. However, if you directly quote a source for any reason - you MUST provide a citation. 

Don't Forget to Provide Your Name in the upper right hand corner of your MS Word file.

 II.    Mid-TERM exam questions

1.                  Fully describe what the “Common Law” is

2.                  Explain the concept of "forseeability"

3.                  What is ERISA and how does it affect health insurance?

4.                  Explain two (2) proposals for Tort Reform

5.                  Fully describe (2) Intentional Torts

6.                  Explain the two (2) major sections of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act

7.                  Explain the "Duty of Loyalty" in the context of a corporation's board of directors

8.                  Fully explain the elements required to prove a claim of  “Negligence”